Nineteen schools from the Western Cape participated in the South African Schools’ Choral Eisteddfod (formerly known as the Tirisano Schools’ Choral Eisteddfod) held in Randburg. The eisteddfod is the biggest musical event organised by the Department of Education.

The event also formed part of the celebrations of the 30th anniversary of the Soweto uprisings of June 1976 and other national events of historical significance.

The Western Cape schools excelled in the majority of the sections of the competition, winning in five categories and obtaining six second positions and five third positions.

De Vrije Zee Primary School:  First position: Own Choice
Isikhokelo Primary School:    Third position: Afrikaans
Soyisile Primary School:      First position: African songs
Siyazingisa Primary School:   Second position: Mixed Double Quartet

Lwandle Primary School:      Second Position: English
Sakumlandela Primary School: Second Position: African songs
Hlengisa Primary School:     Third Position: Girls’ Choir

Fezeka Secondary School:       First Position: Boys’ Choir
Luhlaza Secondary Schools:     First Position: Girls’ Choir
                               Second Position: Small Ensembles
                               Third Position: Mezzo Soprano Solo
Simon Estes Secondary School:  First Position: Baritone Solo
Sithembele Matiso:             Second Position: African songs
                               Second Position: HIV/Aids music
Joe Slovo Secondary School:    Third Position: Afrikaans
Manzomthombo Secondary School: Third Position: English

Two Western Cape schools participated in international music competitions:

Youth Choirs
Female Choirs

In the final round, in which the five top choirs competed, the school choir was the overall winner of the competition, winning the prestigious Pavarotti Trophy and Choir of the World title.